NBC News was roasted after it published an article that seemingly attempted to explain away a chant at a New York City Pride event where participants recited, “We’re here! We’re queer! We’re coming for your children!”
The article cited “longtime march attendees and gay rights activists” who claimed the chant had been used at Pride events for several years.
According to organizers interviewed by NBC, the chant was “meant to be lighthearted and to poke fun at anti-LGBTQ sentiment.” NYC Drag March organizer Brian Griffin told the outlet that it was relatively mild compared to previous ones, saying he joked about sex toys and pubic hair at previous Pride events.
